When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Nostrength within, no respect without.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come greatharmony.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Conscience is the frame of character, love is the covering for it.

Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.